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Would You Like To Share Your Thoughts?

I'm working on writing the first book in a promotional series I've been planning for some time. One of the things I want to do, is include thoughts, suggestions and experiences from authors :) I bet you have some awesome promo ideas and would like to know if you would like to provide a quote. I think that offers more varied info for the authors who read the…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 1, 2007 at 12:47pm — 3 Comments

Island Breeze - Hatteras Island, NC

The Island Breeze is a wonderful free newspaper around the Hatteras Island area. It contains news and stories about the Hatteras Island area on the Outer Banks. In July the Summer Reading Roundup will be released…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 1, 2007 at 12:46pm — No Comments

Exploring This Social Network

Hello Everyone,I'm eager to meet you and learn more about this social network from my friend, John Kremer. It looks like fun. I have a lot of resources for writers online. Terry

Learn more about Terry's Writing Life at:

www.thewritinglife.ws

Author of Book Proposals That Sell:

www.bookproposals.ws

Added by Terry Whalin on July 1, 2007 at 12:45pm — No Comments

Virtual Book Tour Stops in July

I recently started a new blog which I plan to use to promote my new Promotional book. Its called Muze's Musings - when you see the book, you'll recognze Muze. He's one of my cats and he's an element of Book Promo 101 -- he offers promotional tips to the readers. The link for my blog is…

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Added by Nikki Leigh on July 1, 2007 at 12:45pm — No Comments

My Interview With The Local Financial Correspondent

Hi Friends,

It's me, Sean Toh from Singapore, the author of "4 Steps To Financial Freedom." It has been a busy day for me today because my interview with the local financial correspondent was published on the paper today! Phone was ringing non-stop from friends and relatives about us. Us? Well, the picture used for this interview included my whole family - Heather, Jessica & Tranyce.

My wife was so happy…

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Added by Sean Toh on July 1, 2007 at 5:40am — No Comments

"RAPING LOUISIANA...."

I am proud to announce that I have just signed a contract with Write Words, Inc. (Ebooksonthe.net/Cambridge Books) to publish my latest book, "Raping… Continue

Added by Philip Harris on June 30, 2007 at 7:02pm — No Comments

Finding Your Bliss

I think that out of all the requests that I get for ghostwriting, completing novels for people seems to be the # 1 request.

And, that's just fine with me, because I absolutely LOVE to write novels. It's something that is so creative and expressive. I don't think I will ever grow tired of writing them.

Right now I am working on a novel for a client where I am performing "Book Doctoring" services. The novel is so beautiful and the tweaking and rewriting of sections comes very…

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Added by Taryn Simpson on June 30, 2007 at 12:57pm — No Comments

A SLAP FOR INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES

I GOT A COPY OF THIS FROM STAR PUBLISH. ONE MORE EXAMPLE OF HOW INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES AND EVEN AUTHORS ARE TREATED BY THE PUBLISHING MACHINE. WE SHOULD DO ALL THAT WE CAN TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORES AS THEY ARE INDEPENDENT AND SMALL PRESS AUTHOR ALLIES. NEXT TIME YOU ARE ASKED TO PLEDGE-TELL THEM YOU WILL WHEN THEY START SUPPOTING THEIR ECONOMIC BASE-THE LITTLE GUY!

"No one questions the power of National Public Radio (NPR) to sell books, but…

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Added by Philip Harris on June 29, 2007 at 8:31pm — No Comments

Getting the Attention of Your Local Newspaper

What you need to know

I've spent the last 20 years working for a community newspaper in the NW suburbs of Illinois. I can only tell you what I know from my own experiences.

1) How do you get your foot in the door?

For one, know when the news staff is overwhelmed with news or digging for it. Summer time can be one of the slowest times of the year because school is out and people are vacation. Step one call, the Lifestyle, Social or Entertainment editor. Once. If you hound…

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Added by Denise Fleischer on June 29, 2007 at 4:25pm — 2 Comments

Barbara Milbourn interviewing Yvonne Perry on Writers in the Sky Podcast

Listen to the audio version of this interview ...

BARBARA: Welcome to Writers in the Sky podcast. I’m your host, Barbara Milbourn, and guess who I’ll be interviewing today!—Yvonne Perry, the founder of this podcast dedicated to the craft and business of writing.

Yvonne Perry is a freelance writer, author, speaker, and owner of Write On! Creative Writing Services, a team of full-time freelance ghostwriters… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on June 29, 2007 at 3:45pm — No Comments

Media Release for Yvonne Perry's Stem Cell Research Book

Announcing an Educational Book on Stem Cell Research for People Who Don’t Have (or Want) a

Degree in Biology

Right to Recover, Winning the Political and Religious Wars over Stem Cell Research in America—an easy to understand, comprehensive book that challenges assumptions and opinions about research that uses stem cells left over from in-vitro process.…

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Added by Yvonne Perry on June 29, 2007 at 3:28pm — 2 Comments

Newsletter for WAPPs

WAPPs? What's that? My acronym for writers, authors, publishers and publicists! That's most of us in this group.

I publish a FREE (don't we all love that word?) monthly newsletter called WRITERS IN THE SKY. It is filled with articles, advertorials, writing contest and other industry-related announcements, book reviews, poetry, and more.

It's a great way to reach almost 3,000 subscribers so if you want to send me a review or any other information to help you promote your book,… Continue

Added by Yvonne Perry on June 29, 2007 at 2:17pm — 2 Comments

Publish or Self-Publish? That is the Question...

Hmmm...this is my first book. But it's also the first of many books. My husband and I are torn between the two.

We drove to the beach last night and as we were sprawled out on the sand we did the pros and cons...still nothing.

I've gotten such great information on self-publishing as well as publishing, so I'm sure we'll figure it out soon.

Added by Michelle Rosado on June 29, 2007 at 1:28pm — No Comments

Thank you for being so friendly

I just joined yesterday and already everyone seems very friendly. I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Yvonne Perry

Added by Yvonne Perry on June 29, 2007 at 10:47am — No Comments

First Book Signing

Just back from Denver and my first book signing. What FUN! We were using galleys at a trade show because the book doesn't come out until October but the audience was delighted to get a signed original. It's wonderful to talk with readers about the book and see their excitement. I could get used to this attention, it's like being back in radio.

Added by Alan Smith on June 29, 2007 at 10:24am — No Comments

MARCHING INTO AN UNCERTAIN FATE

It's not about literature but it is important.

A recent UN report indicates that by 2008, one half of the world’s population will live…

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Added by Philip Harris on June 28, 2007 at 8:23pm — No Comments

Vote for Whale Song's cover as the Book Cover of the Month

Whale Song was nominated by a fan and is now part of an online contest. People can vote on their favorite book covers at Erin Aislinn's site. Check out the five May covers, including Whale Song, and please vote for your favorite.

(Of course I'm hoping it's Whale Song :)

To vote: please go to Erin Aislinn's website:…

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Added by Cheryl Kaye Tardif on June 28, 2007 at 4:14pm — No Comments